Job summary
North West London Pathology is looking to a focused and methodical Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join the Specimen Reception team at St Mary's Hospital London.
MLAs are the first point of contact for the Laboratory therefore a friendly, approachable personality and excellent communication skills are essential.
The role includes pre-analytical sample sorting, preparation, data entry, receipt and maintenance of stock, attending to telephone queries from service users and adhering to health & safety responsibilities.
You should have good attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to follow defined protocols whilst working quickly and effectively under pressure. Experience of manually entering patient information quickly and accurately onto various laboratory computer systems, including Sunquest would be advantageous.
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
Main duties of the job
- Assist and support registered Healthcare Scientists in providing a professional laboratory service
- Contribute to the efficient and effective running of department and sections as appropriate.
- Provides basic clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 6 November 2023
- Monday 4 December 2023
- Monday 8 January 2024
- Monday 5 February 2024
- Monday 4 March 2024
- Monday 8 April 2024
- Monday 13 May 2024
- Monday 3 June 2024
- Monday 1 July 2024
- Monday 5 August 2024
- Monday 2 Sept 2024
- Monday 7 October 2024
- Monday 4 November 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative
Desirable
- GCSE / O levels or equivalent in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry. Grade C or above.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Precise & Accurate work
- Good attention to detail
- Numerate and literate.
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- Able to take and relay messages
- Organised and methodical
- Reliability and commitment.
- Quick to learn and comprehend.
- Able to render regular and reliable service.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Punctual and good time keeping.
- An interest in laboratory work.
- Able to strictly follow laboratory procedures. Prepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
- Laboratory based practical work.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories.
- Basic computer skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and oral.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- A recognised qualification in Maths and English Language, or Science and Humanities as alternative
Desirable
- GCSE / O levels or equivalent in Maths, English Language, Biology and Chemistry. Grade C or above.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Precise & Accurate work
- Good attention to detail
- Numerate and literate.
- Able to read and follow written methodologies or protocols.
- Able to take and relay messages
- Organised and methodical
- Reliability and commitment.
- Quick to learn and comprehend.
- Able to render regular and reliable service.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Punctual and good time keeping.
- An interest in laboratory work.
- Able to strictly follow laboratory procedures. Prepared to work with biological materials
Desirable
- Laboratory based practical work.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of pathology laboratories.
- Basic computer skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication skills - written and oral.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
